Friday, June 28, 2013


Module 2 Blog Post    
 
This blog is my response after reading both articles from Kerr and Kapp and Downe, discussion on cognitivism and behaviorism. There are still different views on how these learning theories should be addressed in a school environment.  Based on the articles opinions are stated on the different -isms and how learning occurs in the classroom.  I have been teaching for four years and I believe that all three work together.  Kapp stated in his response to cognitivism “I have always depicted cognitivism as a response to behaviourism and also as a philosophy of learning and of mind to which I stand essentially opposed (Kapp, 2007).”  A students behavior does affect how they learn.  I have worked with students who were honors, regular education students and those who are in the alternative school setting.  I believe that all theories occur in the classroom it depends on the students that are present.  “Since no two people are alike, we will never get to a point where one -ism will serve all (Kerr, 2007).”  
Reference
Kerr, B. (2007, January 1). _isms as filter, not blinker [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://billkerr2.blogspot.com/2007/01/isms-as-filter-not-blinker.html 
Kapp, K. (2007, January 2). Out and about: Discussion on educational schools of thought [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.kaplaneduneering.com/kappnotes/index.php/2007/01/out-and-about-discussion-on-educational/
I responded to these peers:
 
 
 
 
 

2 comments:

  1. I agree with you Latisha that no two learners are alike therefore every theory or -ism will not be applicable at all times to help our learners. It is the responsibility of the educator to arm themselves with the necessary knowledge and tools that derive for the theories in order to reach his or her students where they are at that particular time.

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  2. Latisha,

    I do agree, as you pointed out from Kerr and Kapp’s blog discussions, that all three theories work together. Now, when you say on your post that it depends on the students that are present. What do you really mean? That all theories don’t necessarily happen at the same time all the time? That not all theories best fit all group of students and that some might be more beneficial than others? If that is the case, which theory has benefited you the most?

    Gus

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